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Morphological and Morphometric Analysis of the Nasopalatine Canal Using CBCT: Influence of Age, Sex, and Dental Status

CBCT ile Nasopalatine Kanalın Morfolojik ve Morfometrik Analizi: Yaş, Cinsiyet ve Dental Durumun Etkisi

Beyzanur Büyük(ÇUKUROVA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0009-0007-6634-0947
Damla Soydan Çabuk(ÇUKUROVA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-9369-726X
Hazal Duyan Yüksel(ÇUKUROVA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-2765-0631
Burcu Evlice(ÇUKUROVA ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0003-3384-0092
Pages
12–18
Publication Date
2026-03-17
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Gender and dental status should be taken into consideration during implant planning in the anterior maxilla.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: The nasopalatine canal (NPC) is a crucial anatomical structure located in the anterior maxilla, exhibiting morphological and dimensional variations.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: A total of 1023 patients’ CBCT scans were retrospectively analyzed.
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Conclusion & Impact:Gender and dental status should be taken into consideration during implant planning in the anterior maxilla.
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⚙️Variables:Anatomik varyasyonlar · implant cerrahisi · konik ışınlı bilgisayarlı tomografi

Abstract

Objective: The nasopalatine canal (NPC) is a crucial anatomical structure located in the anterior maxilla, exhibiting morphological and dimensional variations. These variations may influence dental implant placement and surgical planning. This study aims to evaluate the morphology and dimensions of the NPC using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to analyze its relationship with gender, age, and the presence of anterior teeth. Methods: A total of 1023 patients’ CBCT scans were retrospectively analyzed. NPC morphology was categorized into three types: single canal, parallel canals, and Y-shaped canal. The width and length of the NPC were measured. Chi-square, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for statistical analyses. The relationship between age and NPC dimensions was evaluated using Spearman’s correlation coefficient. Results: NPC morphology showed a statistically significant difference according to gender (p = 0.047). The Y-shaped canal was more prevalent in males, while the single canal type was more frequently observed in females. NPC length was significantly greater in males (p 0.05). Conclusion: This study highlights the anatomical variations and clinical significance of the NPC. Preoperative CBCT evaluation is essential for safer and more precise surgical procedures. Gender and dental status should be taken into consideration during implant planning in the anterior maxilla.

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Amaç: Nazopalatin kanal (NPK), anterior maksillada yer alan ve morfolojik ile boyutsal varyasyonlar gösteren önemli bir anatomik yapıdır. Bu varyasyonlar, dental implant yerleştirme ve cerrahi planlamayı etkileyebilir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, NPK’nın konik ışınlı bilgisayarlı tomografi (KIBT) ile morfoloji ve boyutlarını değerlendirmek ve bu özelliklerin cinsiyet, yaş ve anterior diş varlığı ile ilişkisini incelemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Toplam 1023 hastanın KIBT görüntüleri retrospektif olarak analiz edildi. NPK morfolojisi üç tipe ayrıldı: tek kanal, paralel kanallar ve Y şeklinde kanal. NPK’nın genişliği ve uzunluğu ölçüldü. İstatistiksel analizlerde ki-kare, Kruskal-Wallis ve Mann-Whitney U testleri kullanıldı. Yaş ile NPK boyutları arasındaki ilişki Spearman korelasyon katsayısı ile değerlendirildi. Bulgular: NPK morfolojisi cinsiyete göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık gösterdi (p = 0.047). Y şeklindeki kanal erkeklerde daha sık görülürken, tek kanal tipi kadınlarda daha yaygın bulundu. NPK uzunluğu erkeklerde (p 0.05). Sonuç: Bu çalışma, NPK’nın anatomik varyasyonlarını ve klinik önemini vurgulamaktadır. Cerrahi işlemler öncesinde KIBT değerlendirmesi, daha güvenli ve hassas planlama açısından kritik öneme sahiptir. Cinsiyet ve dental durum, anterior maksillada implant planlaması sırasında mutlaka göz önünde bulundurulmalıdır.

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Büyük, B., Çabuk, D. S., Yüksel, H. D., Evlice, B. (2026). Morphological and Morphometric Analysis of the Nasopalatine Canal Using CBCT: Influence of Age, Sex, and Dental Status. Çukurova Anestezi ve Cerrahi Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1, 12–18. https://doi.org/10.36516/jocass.1781642

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